The Leading Man (1977)
Pepe is 15. His life in social misery changes completely when he is chosen as the main character of a film production. Shot on location where he lives with his primitive, brutal and authoritarian father, a pig farmer.
Director: Reinhard Hauff
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: December 28, 1977
Cast
- Michael Schweiger - Pepe Schikowski
- Mario Adorf - Schikowski
- Vadim Glowna - Max Schneider
- Rolf Zacher - Willy
- Hans Brenner - Reporter
- Doris Dörrie - Clara
- Claus-Dieter Reents - Schrotthändler
Screenplay
Music: Klaus Doldinger
Cinematography: Frank Brühne
Editing: Stefanie Wilke
Production: WDR, Neue Bioskop Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Reinhard Hauff
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Leading Man about?
- Pepe is 15. His life in social misery changes completely when he is chosen as the main character of a film production. Shot on location where he lives with his primitive, brutal and authoritarian father, a pig farmer.
- Who directed The Leading Man?
- The Leading Man was directed by Reinhard Hauff.
- Who stars in The Leading Man?
- The Leading Man stars Michael Schweiger, Mario Adorf, Vadim Glowna, Rolf Zacher, Hans Brenner, Doris Dörrie.
- How long is The Leading Man?
- The Leading Man has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Leading Man?
- The Leading Man is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Leading Man produced?
- The Leading Man was produced in Germany.